Mallayer / 21758

This Mallayer antique rug measures 11' 6" x 17' 3" and carries a softly faded, time-worn presence in wool. The composition settles into a layered floral field, framed by narrow borders and an outer band of repeating motifs that still hold traces of terracotta, blue, and cream against a pale ground. Areas of heavy abrasion have blurred the drawing into a painterly surface, lending depth and quiet movement. Circa 1900 - 1915, it reflects the restrained elegance and lived-in character that make antique Mallayer rugs so compelling. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.